Common signs/symptoms of an acute episode of left sided heart failure include: (choose all that apply)
a. fatigue
b. crackles in the lungs
c. jugular venous distention
d. peripheral edema
e. shortness of breath
Answer:
a. fatigue
b. crackles in the lungs
e. shortness of breath
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